“What is there to say about an overdrive? They’re everywhere. Didn’t want to re-invent the wheel, just wanted to make a wheel that could sound beautiful... or rip faces off. I’ve always maintained that the best drive pedal is the one that drives you to the store to get p90s and a real amp. I wanted to make one that made me eat my words.”

-Charles Henry

The overdrive+ is an original circuit with a whole range of both familiar and unique tones - from low gain always-on tonal enhancer to ripping high gain lead machine. With a combination of JFETs, op-amps and a few diodes inside it really covers a lot of ground.

The op-amp is used for gain and buffering and is raised to around 30 volts so it never clips, even when another pedal is stacked in front. All clipping is crafted from the JFETs or the diodes.

​In addition to standard VOL, TONE, and GAIN controls you'll find a bass cut switch for perfectly tightening things up and a clipping mode switch to swap between symmetric or asymmetric clipping styles (symmetric is smoother, asymmetric is more natural and textured).

The strangle/raw boost is where it gets really cool. Think of this as the + part of overdrive+. It’s a very colorfully voiced dirty boost that adds gain and a ton of 2nd harmonic distortion to the signal. STRANGLE uses a resonant filter for a subtle cocked wah thing and RAW removes this filter turning it into a full range boost.

POWER INFO: Use a center-negative 9 volt DC power supply. Do not supply more than 9 volts. Current draw: ~30mA

Product specs

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Silktone Overdrive+ require?

The Silktone Overdrive+ requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a negative center, which is typical for most guitar pedals.

Is the Silktone Overdrive+ suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?

Yes, the Silktone Overdrive+ offers versatile overdrive and boost options, making it suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing across various music genres.

How does the Silktone Overdrive+ compare to other overdrive pedals?

The Silktone Overdrive+ is known for its smooth, natural overdrive tone and dynamic response, setting it apart from many other overdrive pedals that may sound harsher or more compressed.

Can the Silktone Overdrive+ be used with a bass guitar?

While primarily designed for electric guitar, the Silktone Overdrive+ can also be used with a bass guitar, though it may alter the low-end frequencies slightly depending on your setup.

Does the Silktone Overdrive+ work well with other pedals in a chain?

Yes, the Silktone Overdrive+ integrates seamlessly with other pedals, allowing for complex signal chains without losing tonal clarity.